Anti-War Marches Draw Hundreds of Thousands

[dogday]

Peace activists from across the United States gathered in Washington Saturday for what they said was the largest demonstration to date against the Iraq war.

"It's time for a new day," the Reverend Jesse Jackson told what organizers estimated as a crowd of 500,000 demonstrators gathered outside the halls of Congress on the National Mall.

"We do not need more troops in Iraq, we need more money at home," Jackson said. "We need a vision of hope over fear, of preparing smart children not smart bombs. A vision realising that right makes might; might does not make right."

The demonstration, which was pulled together by an umbrella group called United for Peace and Justice, also featured speeches by a half dozen antiwar Congresspeople.



http://www.commondreams.org/headlines07/0129-03.htm

[RaleighNCDUer]

1. 500,000?

But I would swear that Fox said 'several thousand', and CNN specified 150,000.

Who needs arithmetic lessons?

[dogday]

2. This is the first article I saw that stated the obvious

that there were the most anti-war protesters to date.....

[cybersnyder]

3. Should have been 500,001

First post. I should have been there and made it 500,001. I live 45 minutes away, so I have no excuse. As a former GI, I guess I buy into the argument of protesting the war is protesting the troops. I know it's wrong. Next time I'll be there. The Bush administration is so far out of touch with reality. Something needs to be done.

[dogday]

4. Welcome to DU

Thanks for picking my OP to post your first post.. My son is a soldier, just returned home from Iraq in November... We welcome anyone who wants to help end this war... :hi:

[tavalon]

5. Considering there were quite a few troops there protesting right along with us

I think you might want to rethink your position. Which it appears you have, actually. Welcome to DU. :hi: